How easy is it to install/remove these bars if i wanted them for temporary use? (on for longer rides and remove them for commuting)
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4-4mm hex screws with lock tight on the screws , Most people just leave them on because they really don't obstruct your handlebars , plus since each bar is independent they can be a booger to set up each time . I have them on both my road bikes , I love them ! Hope this helps
4937
Once you get them on and adjusted in terms of positioning, it's as simple as using an Allen key to undo two bolts from the mounting bracket on both arms. I used these specifically for triathlons and long training rides. The only downsides are once removed you will have to put them back on your bars in the spot you previously had then setup, I use a silver sharpie to mark the location, the other issue for me was my cables are very short (which looks cleaner and is a bit more aero) so I had to loosen some bat tape to free up space to mount the aero bars.
4938
I've never tried - they've been on since I installed (a year or so ago). I'm committed to the setup since my good old fashioned wired computer is attached to these aero bars. Just speculating but it's probably not that big a deal to switch them on / off (5-10 minutes with practice?) - and as one of the other responders suggested, I expect that marking positions (with a sharpie or something) would really help.
2146604
I wish we could post pictures. I think 5 is easily doable. I just put 3 on with a ton of room to spare in the remaining 2 slots this past weekend. I didn't even take the pedals off. It's all a matter of pedal and handlebar placement and for women's bikes, the essential crossbar. Without that crossbar you are totally asking for frustration. Best $15 I've spent on a bike.
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I put my on the passenger pillion and use the Velcro straps to secure to the sissy bar, and the longer straps to wrap down and around the rear turn signals. You will want to tighten it down well, to keep the weight from shifting and then re-tighten at your first stop once the weight settles.You could attach it the same way over a luggage rack or the rear fender if you chose, but could be possibility for scratches or paint rubs without a rack.
1212219
The cross bars slide in the rails from the back (search youtube) for installs - they are completely adjustable & easy to move
925484
I would suggest you put a wrap or two or electrical tape then attach. "Rescue" tape is another option if you don't want sticky tape on your handle bar.
960922
Very easy. Only 4 screws hold the top onto the base and it's very light. The top would easily lay across you back seats. The bar the pedals are have 6 screws total remove. Do in 10 mins you'd have the top part with the keys the bottom bar with the pedal and the 2 side pieces all separate for your move.
444175
I'm not sure, but it does look like you can use a small flat-head screw driver and gently remove the bar.
1490778
There are two screws to afix this bar. Can be taken off easily with a screwdriver.
563005
you have to remove the single bar that goes across the top from side to side really easy :)
477098
I received one for Christmas and just got it installed. Yes, you can remove the bar between uses, it's not hard to take down if you're tall enough to reach the top of the door frame with your hands. It just slides up and out of the two side mounts. The two side pieces are screwed in to the door frame and can't be removed.
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Yes and no! If you are using the brackets that come with the bar, both of them need 3 screws and holes drilled into the frame, so they would take a few minutes to remove. But the bar itself tightens and loosens in about 10 seconds to fit into the brackets, so you could put that away quite easily. If you don't mind the brackets being visible, it's quite quick to install and remove.
1025357
Not having yet installed mine I can only comment on my observation while unpacking. They look to be capable of multiple applications by looking at the "universal" mounting brackets. They are thick bars with multiple holes for mounting higher or lower as needed and the mounting holes are slanted on the back which the side attached.
1590681
You can. The rails are screwed in, so unscrew those and the rails come off.
1504372
Hello, They are quick release, you just pull up and out to release them from your bike rack.
1250799
It's fairly easy. The most difficult part for me was mounting the handle bar...all the cables are installed, but you have twist it around just right so the cables are not kinked.
262592
I wouldn't call them "easy", but they're not impossible, either. I switch fairly often and don't mind, but it's not a total breeze. If you're changing often, I'd recommend a seatbelt install.
597996
I think you probably could do that. The bar originally is attached with 2 Allen screws. If you wanna see it installed send me a WhatsApp to +584129550692